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Samantha Escandon

Samantha Escandon

El Paso

Summary

Dynamic professional poised for a high-impact role, with a proven track record in supporting senior leadership, managing complex projects, and driving operational efficiency. Expertise in fostering team collaboration and adaptability consistently leads to exceptional results. Proficient in strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative problem-solving, complemented by a reliable and flexible approach to challenges. Committed to leveraging skills to contribute to organizational success and elevate team performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Socorro Independent School District
03.2024 - Current
  • Follow lesson plans or create activities for students
  • Maintain a safe and orderly classroom
  • Help students with assignments and homework
  • Communicate with students, parents, and staff
  • Keep track of attendance and student progress
  • Work with other teachers and staff
  • Adjust to different subjects, grade levels, and school policies
  • Use positive reinforcement and conflict resolution strategies

Associate/Order Fulfillment Associate

JCPenney
11.2017 - Current
  • Offering customers the option of ordering merchandise on our website when merchandise is unavailable in store.
  • Upheld a positive work atmosphere through consistently displaying an enthusiastic attitude toward fulfilling daily tasks and supporting team efforts toward shared goals.
  • Interact with customers, either directly or indirectly.
  • Handled high-priority orders with urgency, prioritizing their prompt processing and shipment to meet customer needs.
  • Arranging for returns and credits for damaged products and canceled orders
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.
  • Assisted in setting strategic goals for the organization and developing action plans for successful implementation.

Department Manager

JCPenney
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.

Production Assistant Intern

Santa’s Cousin Movie Production/ Robert Tibuni Multimedia
07.2021 - 12.2023
  • Handled logistics related to travel arrangements for cast and crew members, ensuring smooth transportation to various shoot locations.
  • Supported various departments by promptly addressing requests, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
  • Researched copyrights, royalties and other permission aspects for music, footage and images.
  • Assist and arrange the placement and number of Extras on set
  • Collaborated closely with production team members to meet deadlines, resulting in on-time project completions.
  • Assisted with location scouting by researching, photographing, and recommending locations.
  • Played an integral role in pre-production activities like research, script breakdowns, and creating call sheets for upcoming shoots.

Education

Bachelor - Creative Media, Digital Film Making, Marketing and Visual Animation

New Mexico State University
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Montwood High School
El Paso, TX
06-2017

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Team Player
  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement
  • Flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organization and planning

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Socorro Independent School District
03.2024 - Current

Department Manager

JCPenney
06.2022 - 08.2023

Production Assistant Intern

Santa’s Cousin Movie Production/ Robert Tibuni Multimedia
07.2021 - 12.2023

Associate/Order Fulfillment Associate

JCPenney
11.2017 - Current

Bachelor - Creative Media, Digital Film Making, Marketing and Visual Animation

New Mexico State University

High School Diploma -

Montwood High School